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Presents vs. Presence

Presents

Gifts or items given to someone on a special occasion or for no particular reason.

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Presence

/ˈprezəns/
The state of being at a place or being felt or noticed in a situation

Examples:

He was, however, far too proud to notice my presence."You ruined our party last night with your presence.He was completely happy just to be in her presence.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Presents is a noun that refers to objects given to someone as gifts.
  • Presence is a noun that refers to the state of being somewhere or in something.
  • To remember: presents are physical gifts you can hold while presence is more about feeling or being there without tangible form.
  • Presents has a t sound which reminds you of thing, and presents are things you give.
  • Presence contains sence, similar to sense, indicating a state of being or awareness.
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